PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Convicted Project (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bailey
vs
Project

188 cm
27
195 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

189 cm
24
193 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Bailey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Convicted Project!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Project misses
and Bailey counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Convicted Project has been cut.
We've been told by Bailey's head coaches at Phoenix Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Project clinches with his opponent.
Project tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bailey keeps control of Project as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bailey lands a body punch.
A short left from Bailey.
Project is trying to force a seperation but Bailey has the dominant position.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Bailey.
Bailey digs a right hand underneath Project's ribcage. Project let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
Bailey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Projects head.
Bailey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Project.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Project blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey just leaning against Project, taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bailey.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Project.
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Bailey pushes Project back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Project.
Bailey wants to take the fight to the mat but Project manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Project throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey cracks Project with a nice body shot.
Project is trying to break the clinch but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Project escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bailey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Project moves out of range of the strikes.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bailey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bailey wants it to stay on the feet.
Bailey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bailey connects with a body shot that sends Project's belly button to the back.
Project uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Project moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bailey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bailey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bailey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Bailey as he connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bailey looks to land a left hand but Project moved out of range nicely.
Project tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
Bailey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Project drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bailey defends it well.
Project misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Project misses with a takedown
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That has opened up Convicted Project's cut even more.
Billy Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Convicted Project.
Bailey misses with a few strikes there.
Project on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Project is looking to clinch but Bailey is avoiding it.
Billy Bailey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Project pushes Bailey up against the cage in a clinch.
Project has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bailey after a bit of a struggle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Bailey.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Project blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Project wants to break the clinch but can't.
Project wants a takedown but no success here.
A short body shot lands from Bailey as the two fighters clinch.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Project backwards.
Project is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bailey is defending well for now.
Project prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Convicted Project's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bailey moves in looking to clinch but Project pushes him off.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Bailey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Project avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Bailey catches Project with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Project can do to turn this around?
Bailey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bailey throws a lazy uppercut

and Project counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bailey!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Project is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bailey's shoulder. That is not cool.

Project tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Project has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey struggling a bit here.
Bailey is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Project fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bailey is trying to improve his position.
Project creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bailey sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Project is looking to take a break and control but Bailey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bailey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Project is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bailey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Project wants to control but Bailey is keeping him busy.
Bailey struggling a bit here.
Project throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Project is looking to take a break and control but Bailey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Project decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bailey to his feet.
Project shoots in for a double leg but Bailey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bailey scores with a three punch combo!
Bailey connects with a single shot there.

The cut above Convicted Project's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bailey lands the left hand.

Project looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Bailey pushes Project off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Project takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bailey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Project doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab by Bailey.
Bailey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bailey lunges at Project with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Project's hand.
Convicted Project is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bailey wants to clinch
and Project counters with a two punch combo.
Project avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Project tries to clinch up but Bailey circles away and keeps his distance.
Project avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billy Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Project uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bailey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Convicted Project's cut.
That's time! Bailey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bailey misses with a body shot.
Project misses with a takedown
and Bailey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Project thinking.
Bailey throws a lazy uppercut

and Project counters by moving into the clinch.
Project blocks an uppercut.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
Project blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bailey.
Project tries to pull guard but Bailey won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Project blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Project's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Project.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Project is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Project is trying to pull guard but Bailey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Billy Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Convicted Project.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Project blocking some punches.
Bailey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Projects head.

Project manages to pull guard.
Bailey being controlled here momentarily.
Bailey tries to free his leg and advance position but Project is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Project is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Convicted Project has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bailey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Project is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bailey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Project looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bailey is one step ahead there.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey scores with a body shot.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Billy Bailey is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bailey.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Bailey has managed to clinch.
Project prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Project throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Project wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey prevents the takedown attempt.
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bailey pushes Project back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Project tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bailey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Project uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billy Bailey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Project avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Project uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Bailey.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Project blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Project avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bailey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Convicted Project's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bailey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Project.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Project is trying to break the clinch but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.

Project has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bailey uses from the top position.
Bailey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Project is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Project wants to sweep but no luck.
Bailey is fighting to break Project's control of his arms but Project is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bailey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Project looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Project is on top in guard.

Bailey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bailey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Project trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Project pushes down on Bailey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bailey is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Project is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bailey defends it well.
Project prevents Bailey from improving his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey leaves Project with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Project takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Project takes one to the chin there.
Project moves out of range of the strikes.
Bailey moves in looking to clinch but Project pushes him off.
Project uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Project defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Project moves away.
Bailey scores with a body shot.
Project tries to land a front kick but Bailey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bailey looks to clinch

and Project counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Project being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Project stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bailey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Billy Bailey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Convicted Project's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Project takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Project throws a head kick that misses
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bailey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Project misses with a leg kick.
Bailey dips to his left and cracks Project with an uppercut!
Bailey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Project has time to react.
Bailey thuds a left hand into Project's body.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Project's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Project shoots in for a takedown but Bailey shows good takedown defense.
Project uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bailey.
Project throws a counter combo.

Bailey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Project, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Project tries to break the clinch but Bailey is controlling the position.
Bailey is leaning against Project and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Bailey.
Bailey wants a takedown but no success here.
Project has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bailey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Project.
Project jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bailey walks away with a smile on his face. Project gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Billy Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Convicted Project.
Project shoots in looking for a takedown but Bailey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Project's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Project is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bailey swings for the body but Project moves out of range.
Bailey throws a shot from downtown. Project moves away and avoids it.

Bailey closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Project tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bailey smiles and moves away.
Bailey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Project goes for a double leg but Bailey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bailey continues to drive forward.
Project fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bailey swings for the body but Project moves out of range.
Project counters with a body kick.
Bailey stuns Project with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Bailey moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Convicted Project's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Project backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Bailey.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Project's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Project blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey prevents Project from breaking the clinch.
Billy Bailey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Project tries for a takedown but Bailey manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Project has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bailey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Project wants to break the clinch but can't.
Project tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right handed body shot lands from Bailey.
Project missing with knees to the body.
Project wants a takedown but no success here.
Project goes for a takedown attempt but Bailey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Project has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bailey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Project doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bailey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bailey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:44
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:44
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bailey!
Billy Bailey retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Billy Bailey thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).